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February 12, 2021

Be a Parent, Not a Dictator 

  We sign our daughter up for piano lessons and art classes because we know music and creative endeavors are good for her brain.  We register […]
February 3, 2021

Power of Words 

    The average child hears 432 negative comments or words per day, versus 32 positive ones. We’re surrounded by near-constant negativity—in the news, in schools, […]
January 31, 2021

Modeling Empathy 

  Empathy is at the heart of what it means to be human—it’s a foundation for acting ethically, for good relationships, for loving well, and for […]
January 25, 2021

On the Agenda 

  With the emergence of “hustle culture” in today’s generation, it can be difficult to set aside quality time for the family. Parents today work long hours and children spend more […]
January 16, 2021

The Health Benefits of Saying Sorry 

  It is important we show our children how to apologize, and that an apology doesn’t mean they’re weak, but rather that they value the relationship and they don’t want to […]
December 16, 2020

Conversation Jar

  If you want to improve communication with your family, start the conversation by making conversation. It can be challenging to start the conversation with your kids and […]
November 25, 2020

Tips for Effective Role Modeling

Part of why qualities of parents are often repeated in their offspring is genetic, says Audrey Krisbergh, director of the Center for Parenting Education in Fort Washington, […]
November 4, 2020

Model Behavior

Model Behavior  Several years ago, I read a book by Bob Meehan entitled “Beyond the Yellow Brick Road” that really opened my eyes to the powerful influences modeled behaviors have on children. While […]
September 23, 2020

Single Parenting

Single Parenting Balancing a Career and Kids as a Single Mom Here are some tips to help lighten the load. Plan ahead The key to freeing […]